Shellona, La Plage and L’ll Rock Beach Bars Open for Business on December 27th 29 Dec, 2017 Three beachfront restaurants on the island of St. Barths reopen in time for the season: Shellona, La Plage and L’ll Rock. Fans of St Barths rejoiced as the island passed another important milestone in its...
La Plage de Lorient 14 Mar, 2014 One of the lesser frequented beaches of St. Barths, Lorient is a hidden gem among a veritable jewelry box of coastlines. A bit removed from the hustle and bustle of Gustavia and St Jean, La...
Spend the Day at Shell Beach, St. Barths 3 Mar, 2014 Within walking distance of the harbor in Gustavia there lies a little beach, set between to cliffs and littered with glistening pink and white shells. Appropriately named, Shell Beach is a perfect combination of seclusion...
Exploring the Coral Reef at Colombier 3 Mar, 2014 This weekend, I had the pleasure of spending the afternoon at Colombier snorkeling and exploring the spectacular reef. As mentioned in a previous post, the hike to the beach is a fantastic excursion and...
Surfing St. Barths 20 Feb, 2014 I felt a bit guilty as I approached the far end of the beach where a handful of surfers sat waiting for the next set. My head was filled with images of my online news...
Up Close Airplane Take-Offs and Landings 29 Jan, 2014 Before arriving on St. Barths, I had only heard of the spectacular daily air shows provided by the famously short runway at the airport in St. Jean. The location of the airport, lodged between Gustavia...
The Beautiful Beach at Grande Saline 29 Jan, 2014 The first sight of the water at Grande Saline peeking through the arid dunes is something out of a dream. No villas in sight… just pure wilderness. I am continually amazed by the vibrant shades...
The Beach at St. Jean 2 Jan, 2014 One of my favorite morning rituals is to grab a café latte and pain chocolat early in the morning (usually at Maya’s To Go) and head to the beach at St. Jean. Centrally located, it’s...
My first trip to St. Barts – metamorphosis into bien-etre 24 Aug, 2011 METAMORPHOSIS On my piano in my New York apartment, Jeff and I display photos of the many trips and vacations we’ve taken, both as a couple and with our kids as they’ve grown: skiing in...
A Sampling of the Delicious Fare on St. Barths 10 Dec, 2010 Dining on St. Barths is an experience in itself. Food inspired by Caribbean, French, and other cuisines from around the world is often served so artfully that it looks as if ought to be in...